Proof of Usefulness Report

Kitemaker Inc

Analysis completed on 1/24/2026

+198
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

Kitemaker is a legitimate Y Combinator-backed (W21) product development tool, offering real-world utility for software teams. However, the submission itself is of extremely low quality, containing hyperbolic and demonstrably false claims (e.g., audience 'everyone', traction 'most people have used my product'). While the underlying technology and problem-solution fit are sound, the score is heavily penalized by the lack of verifiable data and the unreliability of the provided input.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+100.0
Audience Reach Impact+10.0
Technical Innovation+30.0
Evidence Of Traction+12.5
Market Timing Relevance+60.0
Functional Completeness+0.0
Subtotal+212.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.93
Final Score+198

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Helping teams build better software together.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Growing utility with room for optimization
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline